Environmental protection managers provide advice on the development of environmental policies to governmental and official institutions. They analyse possible threats for the well being of the people and the environment in a region and manage campaigns aimed at tackling problems such as waste collection, landfills, and preservation of green areas.

Tasks

In such cases tasks would include -
(a) Providing overall direction and management for a service, facility, organization or centre;
(b) Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for staff;
(c) Directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of professional technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel;
(d) Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to the provision of services;
(e) Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services;
(f) Planning, directing and coordinating the provision of services;
(g) Coordinating cooperation with other service provision agencies in the same or related fields;
(h) Managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources;
(i) Overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.